Mountain Air Dam
Mountain Air Dam is an other dam located in Yancey County, North Carolina, built in 1989. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mountain Air Dam
Mountain Air Dam is a dam in Yancey, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Mountain Air Country Club (private). It impounds the Phipps Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/14/2025.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Yancey |
| River/Stream | Phipps Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.87870, -82.34780 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Mountain Air Country Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/14/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06545 |
| Federal ID | NC06545 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |